Love the way this putter rolls the ball, 6* of loft. It has a great clean cavity, simple sight line.

Problem is the glare off the stainless steel is distracting.

Any suggestions on how to take the shine out without totally garbaging up a great flat stick, especially since Yamada's are getting hard to find?

Fine grit sandpaper will take the shine off without changing the appearance too much.

Try this: http://www.krylon.com/products/matte-finish/

OR http://www.krylon.com/products/dulling-spray/

It worked on my Yamaha putter to a certain acceptable extent. The only gripe is having to top up every now and then. I have not tried combining both though.